Epistemology - Subdivisions

Epistemology - Subdivisions

1. Definition

   • Epistemology can be translated as knowledge or understanding or acquaintance, while logos can be translated as account or argument or reason. Although the field of epistemology is at least as old as any in philosophy.

2. Agnosticism

   • Is a doctrine that conclusive knowledge of ultimate reality is an outright impossibility. Agnosticism maintains that the nature and attributes of gods are beyond the grasp of man's finite and limited mind.

3. Skepticism

   • Is the philosophical position that one should refrain from making truth claims, and avoid the postulation of final truths. Skepticism refers to an attitude of doubt or incredulity.

4. A posteriori

   • Is a latin phrase which means "from behind hand". It advance the idea that knowledge comes from experience.

5. A priori

   • Is a latin phrase which means from before hand". This is reasoning that knowledge comes from pure reason alone, and knowledge is independent and even comes before experience.